Stories in Song

Watch & Listen

Preview story songs, shareable clips, and printable goodies for your library families.

A wide, panoramic photographic scene of a library meeting room transformed into a whimsical storytelling stage. At the center, a sturdy wooden chair faces a semicircle of low stools and beanbags, each topped with a colorful cushion patterned with musical notes and storybook icons. Beside the chair, a guitar stand holds a well-used acoustic guitar, and a portable speaker rests on the floor. Paper cut-out silhouettes of trees, castles, and animals decorate a backdrop along with stylized shapes suggesting the town of Gladwin, Michigan. Soft, warm ceiling lights cast an even glow, while a spotlight gently highlights the “stage” area. Captured at eye level with sharp focus throughout, the mood feels playful, welcoming, and ready for Don’s story songs to come alive.
A warmly lit library performance space with rows of empty, curved-back wooden chairs facing a small raised platform where a single vintage-style microphone stands beside an acoustic guitar on a stand. At the edge of the platform, a colorful open storybook lies on a low table, its pages filled with whimsical illustrations of adventure. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves line the walls, their spines forming a rich tapestry of colors. Soft golden-hour light filters through large windows, catching tiny dust motes in the air and creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with gentle depth of field, emphasizing the intimate mood of a musical storytelling program about to begin in a midwestern town library.

Browse photos and short videos of Don’s Story Songs performances—kids singing along, parents smiling, and librarians watching their room come alive with music and imagination.

A close-up, photographic view of an acoustic guitar resting horizontally across a stack of well-worn children’s storybooks on a smooth wooden library table. The guitar’s honey-colored wood has a soft satin finish, with light reflecting off its curved body and polished tuning pegs. Around it lie colorful felt puppets, a small hand drum, and a harmonica, hinting at playful musical storytelling. In the softly blurred background, bookshelves and a wall map subtly suggest a small-town Midwest setting. Warm, diffused overhead lighting creates gentle highlights and soft shadows, giving the scene a friendly, playful atmosphere. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, focusing attention on the mix of instruments and story materials ready for a family library program.

See how Story Songs turns your space into a mini concert: call-and-response choruses, playful character voices, and quiet moments that draw listeners in.

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